How to Apply

How to Apply

Use our online application to apply for University accommodation. You will be able to make selections based on your requirements. There are several stages to the application as outlined below.

The application system for September 2016 entry is now open, you could be joining us anytime between September and January. Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will not be open until February/March 2017.

The system will automatically validate your email address. Once confirmed, the application will let you proceed to the next stage. You will also be sent an email that you can refer back to at a later stage.

View the options and select your preferences

Review the accommodation options available, making sure you look at the facilities, images and more information sections about each residence before making your choices. Select the room types and residences that meets your requirements. Single students must select six different options.

When allocating you a room, we will work our way through your choices in order of preference. Some room types are in high demand but low quantity and these rooms will then be split between male and female gender to ensure a balanced community. To maximise your options, make sure you include residences with a large number of room types.

Prioritise your alternative options

If your preferred choices are unavailable, we need to know what you would prefer to be offered. You must rank the options in order of what you would prefer.

Provide additional information

Complete the additional information section, which depending on your application type, may include:

expected arrival and departure dates

sharing preferences

medical/disability information

any special requests you may have

Review your choices

When you have completed all sections, you can review your choices in the 'Summary' page. When you're happy with your application, select 'Confirm' and you will receive an email confirming your choices.

You can log back in and review your application at any time and you can make changes up to 30 June.

To be covered under the accommodation guarantee, make sure you 'Confirm' your application by the 30 June.

Postgraduate Accommodation Application Fee

When completing your application you'll be asked to pay a fee of £500. If you do not pay this at the time of making your application, you need to make payment within 14 days. If you don't, your application will remain incomplete and cannot be processed.

Payment can be made in several ways including online, by credit/debit card, by bank transfer and via Western Union Business Solutions (which provides a free service that allows you to pay in your local currency). Refer to our How to Pay section for further details.

It can take up to seven days from the date the payment is received by us for your online application to update.